Figure 3. The possible pathways of lipid peroxidation-mediated disintegration of cells by Z-ZnO/Cd(OH)Cl hierarchical nanocomposites.
(1) Attachment of nanocomposites to cell surface; (2) Uptake of nanocomposites; (3a and 3b) Release of metal ions or their corresponding chemicals; (4a and 4b) Targeting transportation of metal ions or their corresponding chemicals to cellular membrane system; (5) Destruction of cell membrane system.